US8628872B2

Battery cell assembly and method for assembling the battery cell assembly

Summary by NHIP

Battery Cell Heat Exchanger

The assembly places a plastic-framed heat exchanger between two battery cells to transfer heat via an internal liquid. A rectangular ring-shaped frame features a third side with a thermally conductive layer adjacent to the first cell's second side, while a fourth side holds the opposing layer.

Claim Score by NHIP

Read claim 8, the broadest

Abstract

A battery cell assembly and a method for assembling the battery cell assembly are provided. The battery cell assembly includes first and second battery cells with a heat exchanger disposed between the first and second battery cells. The heat exchanger has a plastic frame and first and second thermally conductive layers. The plastic frame has an interior space extending therethrough. The first and second thermally conductive layers are disposed on opposite sides of the plastic frame to enclose the interior space, such that when a liquid is disposed in the interior space, heat energy is transferred from the first battery cell through the first thermally conductive layer to the liquid.

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Term

3 yearsleft in the term

Expires 3 October 2029, including 624 days of term adjustment.

15 claims: 3 independent, 12 dependent

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A battery cell assembly, comprising:a first battery cell having a first side and a second side opposite the first side;a first panel member configured to contact at least a portion of the first side of the first battery cell;and a heat exchanger having a rectangular ring-shaped plastic frame and first and second thermally conductive layers, the rectangular ring-shaped plastic frame having an interior space extending therethrough, the rectangular ring-shaped plastic frame having a third side and a fourth side opposite the third side, the first thermally conductive layer being disposed on the third side of the rectangular ring-shaped plastic frame and covering the interior space, the second thermally conductive layer being disposed on the fourth side of the rectangular ring-shaped plastic frame and covering the interior space, the first thermally conductive layer being disposed adjacent the second side of the first battery cell, such that when a liquid is disposed in the interior space, heat energy is transferred from the first battery cell through the first thermally conductive layer to the liquid.
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Broadest claimClaim Score 52, average(NHIP)A method for assembling a battery cell assembly, the battery cell assembly having a first battery cell with a first side and a second side opposite the first side, a first panel member, and a heat exchanger having a rectangular ring-shaped plastic frame and first and second thermally conductive layers, the rectangular ring-shaped plastic frame having an interior space extending therethrough, the rectangular ring-shaped plastic frame having a third side and a fourth side opposite the third side, the method comprising:disposing the first panel member on at least a portion of the first side of the first battery cell;disposing the first thermally conductive layer on the third side of the rectangular ring-shaped plastic frame and covering the interior space;disposing the second thermally conductive layer on the fourth side of the rectangular ring-shaped plastic frame and covering the interior space;and disposing the first battery cell on the first thermally conductive layer of the heat exchanger to obtain the battery cell assembly.
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A battery cell assembly, comprising:a first battery cell having a first side and a second side opposite the first side;a first panel member configured to contact at least a portion of the first side of the first battery cell;and a heat exchanger having a peripheral plastic frame and first and second thermally conductive layers, the peripheral plastic frame having an interior space extending therethrough, the peripheral plastic frame having a third side and a fourth side opposite the third side, the first thermally conductive layer being disposed on the third side of the peripheral plastic frame and covering the interior space, the second thermally conductive layer being disposed on the fourth side of the peripheral plastic frame and covering the interior space, the first thermally conductive layer being disposed adjacent the second side of the first battery cell, such that when a liquid is disposed in the interior space, heat energy is transferred from the first battery cell through the first thermally conductive layer to the liquid;wherein the peripheral plastic frame has first, second, third and fourth outer peripheral walls, the first and second outer peripheral walls being spaced apart from one another and coupled to the third and fourth outer peripheral walls, the third and fourth outer peripheral walls being spaced apart from one another, the first outer peripheral wall having an outlet port and an inlet port extending outwardly therefrom, the third outer peripheral wall having a first elongated aperture extending therein that fluidly communicates with the inlet port and the interior space, the fourth outer peripheral wall having a second elongated aperture extending therein that fluidly communicates with the outlet port and the interior space, such that the liquid flows through the inlet port and first elongated aperture into the interior space and then the liquid flows from the interior space through the second elongated aperture to the outlet port.

Independent claims3

42 paragraphs in 4 sections, as filed

BACKGROUND

Battery cells have been developed to supply electrical power to devices. A problem associated with the battery cells, however, is that the battery cells can generate heat which can degrade the battery cells over time. Accordingly, the inventors herein have recognized a need for a battery cell assembly that reduces and/or minimizes the foregoing deficiency.

SUMMARY

A battery cell assembly in accordance with an exemplary embodiment is provided. The battery cell assembly includes a first battery cell having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The battery cell assembly further includes a first panel member configured to contact at least a portion of the first side of the first battery cell. The battery cell assembly further includes a heat exchanger having a plastic frame and first and second thermally conductive layers. The plastic frame has an interior space extending therethrough. The plastic frame has a third side and a fourth side opposite the third side. The first thermally conductive layer is disposed on the third side of the plastic frame and covers the interior space. The second thermally conductive layer is disposed on the fourth side of the plastic frame and covers the interior space. The first thermally conductive layer is disposed adjacent the second side of the first battery cell, such that when a liquid is disposed in the interior space, heat energy is transferred from the first battery cell through the first thermally conductive layer to the liquid.

A method for assembling a battery cell assembly in accordance with another exemplary embodiment is provided. The battery cell assembly has a first battery cell with a first side and a second side opposite the first side, a first panel member, and a heat exchanger having a plastic frame and first and second thermally conductive layers. The plastic frame has an interior space extending therethrough. The plastic frame has a third side and a fourth side opposite the third side. The method includes disposing the first panel member on at least a portion of the first side of the first battery cell. The method further includes disposing the first thermally conductive layer on the third side of the plastic frame and covering the interior space. The method further includes disposing the second thermally conductive layer on the fourth side of the plastic frame and covering the interior space. The method further includes disposing the first battery cell on the first thermally conductive layer of the heat exchanger to obtain the battery cell assembly.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

<figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIG. 1</figref> is an exploded schematic of a battery cell assembly in accordance with an exemplary embodiment;

<figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIG. 2</figref> is a schematic of a first panel member utilized in the battery cell assembly of <figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIG. 1</figref>;

<figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIG. 3</figref> is another schematic of the first panel member utilized in the battery cell assembly of <figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIG. 1</figref>;

<figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIG. 4</figref> is a schematic of a portion of the heat exchanger utilized in the battery cell assembly of <figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIG. 1</figref>;

<figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIG. 5</figref> is a cross-sectional schematic of a portion of the heat exchanger of <figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIG. 4</figref>;

<figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIG. 6</figref> is a cross-sectional schematic of a portion of the battery cell assembly of <figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIG. 1</figref>;

<figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIG. 7</figref> is a schematic of a second panel member utilized in the battery cell assembly of <figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIG. 1</figref>;

<figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIG. 8</figref> is another schematic of the second panel member utilized in the battery cell assembly of <figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIG. 1</figref>;

<figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIG. 9</figref> is a flowchart of a method for assembling the battery cell assembly of <figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIG. 1</figref>;

<figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIG. 10</figref> is a schematic of a coolant system coupled to the battery cell assembly of <figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIG. 1</figref>; and

<figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIG. 11</figref> is a schematic of a battery system including the battery cell assembly of <figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIG. 1</figref> and two additional battery cell assemblies.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS

Referring to <figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIG. 1</figref>, a battery cell assembly 10 is illustrated. The battery cell assembly 10 includes a panel member 30, a grommet 32, a battery cell 34, a heat exchanger 36, a battery cell 38, a grommet 40, and a panel member 42. An advantage of the battery cell assembly 10 is that the battery cell assembly 10 includes a heat exchanger 36 with thermally conductive layers to remove heat from the battery cells 34, 38.

Referring to <figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIGS. 1-3</figref>, the panel member 30 is configured to hold the battery cell 34 against the heat exchanger 36. The panel member 30 includes a rectangular ring-shaped frame 48 that defines an interior space 50. The panel member 30 has a side 52 and a side 54 opposite the side 52. The panel member 30 further includes apertures 56, 58, 60, 62 extending into the side 52 for receiving portions of fasteners (not shown). In one exemplary embodiment, the panel member 30 is constructed from plastic. In other alternative embodiments, the panel member 30 can be constructed from other materials known to those skilled in the art.

The grommet 32 is configured to apply a holding force against the battery cell 34. The grommet 32 is disposed between the panel member 30 and the battery cell 32. The grommet 32 is generally rectangular ring-shaped and is constructed of a pliable material such as a rubber compound.

Referring to <figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIGS. 1 and 6</figref>, the battery cell 34 is provided to output an operational voltage between the electrical terminals 68, 69. The battery cell 34 includes a body portion 66 and a peripheral lip portion 67 extending around the body portion 66, and electrical terminals 68, 69 extending from the body portion 66. The battery cell 34 is generally rectangular shaped and includes a first side 70 and a second side 72 opposite the first side 70. In one exemplary embodiment, the battery cell 34 is a lithium battery cell. Of course, in alternative embodiments, the battery cell 34 can comprise other types of battery cells known to those skilled in the art. The size of the peripheral lip portion 67 is substantially equal to a size of the panel member 30 such that the panel member 30 covers the peripheral lip portion 67 of the battery cell 34. The battery cell 34 is disposed between the panel member 30 and the heat exchanger 36.

Referring to <figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIGS. 1</figref>, 4 and 5, the heat exchanger 36 is provided to remove heat from the battery cells 34, 38. The heat exchanger 36 is disposed between the battery cell 34 and the battery cell 38. The heat exchanger 36 includes a rectangular ring-shaped frame 90, an inlet port 92, an outlet port 94, cross-members 96, 98 and thermally conductive layers 100, 102. It should be noted that cross-members 96, 98 are optional.

The rectangular ring-shaped frame 90 is provided to define an interior space 110 for receiving a liquid therein. The rectangular ring-shaped frame 90 has a third side 160 and a fourth side 162 opposite the third side 160. The rectangular ring-shaped frame 90 further includes elongated apertures 112, 114 extending therein. The elongated aperture 112 extends from the inlet port 92 along a first portion of the rectangular ring-shaped frame 90 and fluidly communicates with apertures 116, 118, 120, 122, 124, 126 that fluidly communicate with the interior space 110. The elongated aperture 114 extends from the outlet port 94 along a second portion of the rectangular ring-shaped frame 90 and fluidly communicates with apertures 140, 142, 144, 146, 148, 150 that fluidly communicate with the interior space 110. In one exemplary embodiment, the rectangular ring-shaped frame 90 is constructed from plastic. Of course, in alternative embodiments, the rectangular ring-shaped frame 90 can be constructed from other materials known to those skilled in the art.

The cross-members 96, 98 are disposed across the interior space 110 and are coupled to first and second portions of the rectangular ring-shaped frame 90 to partition the interior space 110 into regions 170, 172, and 174. The cross-members 96, 98 are utilized to guide a flow of liquid coolant within the interior space 110 to even out heat exchange across the heat exchanger surfaces. In one exemplary embodiment, the cross-members 96, 98 are constructed from plastic. Of course, in alternative embodiments, the cross-members 96, 98 can be constructed from other materials known to those skilled in the art.

The inlet port 92 is configured to receive a liquid into route the liquid through the elongated aperture 112 to the apertures 116, 118, 120, 122, 124 and 126. The inlet port 92 is coupled to a first portion of the rectangular ring-shaped frame 90. In alternative embodiments, the inlet port 92 can be located anywhere along the perimeter of the frame 90.

The outlet port 94 is configured to receive the liquid from the interior space 110 via the apertures 140, 142, 144, 146, 148, 150 and the elongated aperture 114. The outlet port 94 is coupled to the second portion of the rectangular ring-shaped frame 90.

Referring to <figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIGS. 1 and 4</figref>, the thermally conductive layers 100, 102 are provided to transfer heat from the battery cells 34, 38 into a liquid contained within the interior space 110. The thermally conductive layer 100 is disposed on the third side 160 of the rectangular ring-shaped frame 90. The thermally conductive layer 102 is disposed on the fourth side 162 of the rectangular ring-shaped frame 90. In one exemplary embodiment, the thermally conductive layers 100, 102 are constructed from aluminum. Of course, in alternative embodiments, other materials known to those skilled in the art, such as stainless steel or flexible laminated materials could be utilized to construct the thermally conductive layers 100, 102. In one exemplary embodiment, the thermally conductive layers 100, 102 are glued to the sides 160, 162 of the rectangular ring-shaped frame 90 such that the interior space 110 is enclosed by the thermally conductive layers 100, 102. In an alternative embodiment, the ring-shaped frame 90 can be molded over the thermally conductive layers 100, 102.

During operation of the heat exchanger 36, the inlet port 92 receives a liquid which is routed through the elongated aperture 112 and the apertures 116, 118, 120, 122, 124, 126 into the interior space 110. In the interior space 110, the liquid absorbs heat from the thermally conductive layers 100, 102 and is routed through the apertures 140, 142, 144, 146, 148, 150 into the elongated aperture 114. From the elongated aperture 114, the liquid is routed out the outlet port 94. Thus, heat produced by the battery cells 34, 38 is transferred through the thermally conductive layers 100, 102, respectively, into the liquid which is routed out of the heat exchanger 36. As a result, a temperature of the battery cells 36, 38 is maintained within a desired temperature range utilizing the heat exchanger 36.

Referring to <figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIGS. 1 and 6</figref>, the battery cell 38 is provided to output an operational voltage between the electrical terminals 192, 194. The battery cell 38 includes a body portion 190 and a peripheral lip portion 191 extending around the body portion 190, and the electrical terminals 192, 194 extending from the body portion 190. The battery cell 38 is generally rectangular shaped and includes a fifth side 196 and a sixth side 198 opposite the fifth side 196. In one exemplary embodiment, the battery cell 38 is a lithium battery cell. Of course, in alternative embodiments, the battery cell 384 can comprise other types of battery cells known to those skilled in the art. The size of the peripheral lip portion 191 is substantially equal to a size of the panel member 42 such that the panel member 42 covers the peripheral lip portion 191 of the battery cell 38. The battery cell 38 is disposed between the heat exchanger 36 and the panel member 42.

The grommet 40 is configured to apply a holding force against the battery cell 38. The grommet 40 is disposed between the panel member 42 and the battery cell 38. The grommet 40 is generally rectangular ring-shaped and is constructed of a pliable material such as a rubber compound.

The panel member 42 is configured to hold the battery cell 38 against the heat exchanger 36. The panel member 42 includes a rectangular ring-shaped frame 210 that has an interior space 212. The panel member 42 has a side 214 and a side 216 opposite the side 214. The panel member 42 further includes apertures 230, 232, 234, 236 extending into the side 210 for receiving portions of fasteners (not shown). In one exemplary embodiment, the panel member 42 is constructed from plastic. In other alternative embodiments, the panel member 42 can be constructed from other materials known to those skilled in the art.

Referring to <figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIG. 9</figref>, a flowchart of a method for assembling in the battery cell assembly 10 will now be explained.

At step 260, an operator obtains the battery cell 34, grommets 32, 40, the rectangular ring-shaped frame 90, thermally conductive layers 100, 102, panel members 30, 42, and the battery cell 38. The battery cell 34 has the first side 70 and the second side 72 opposite the first side 70. The rectangular ring-shaped frame 90 has the interior space 110 extending therethrough. The rectangular ring-shaped frame 90 further has the third side 160 and the fourth side 162 opposite the third side 160. The battery cell 38 has the fifth side 196 and the sixth side 198 opposite the fifth side 196.

At step 262, the operator disposes the grommet 32 on the panel member 30 and the grommet 40 on the panel member 42.

At step 264, the operator disposes the panel member 30 on at least a portion of the first side 70 of the battery cell 34, such that the grommet 32 is disposed between panel member 30 and the battery cell 34.

At step 266, the operator disposes the thermally conductive layer 100 on the third side 160 of the rectangular ring-shaped frame 90 covering the interior space 110.

At step 268, the operator disposes the thermally conductive layer 102 on the fourth side 162 of the rectangular ring-shaped frame 90 covering the interior space 110.

At step 270, the operator disposes the battery cell 34 on the thermally conductive layer 100.

At step 272, the operator disposes the thermally conductive layer 102 on the side 190 of the battery cell 38.

At step 274, the operator disposes the sixth side 198 of the battery cell 38 on the panel member 42 to obtain the battery cell assembly 10. The grommet 40 is disposed between the battery cell 38 and the panel member 42.

At step 276, the operator utilizes first, second, third, and fourth fasteners to fasten the battery cell assembly 10 together. In particular, the first fastener engages the apertures 56, 234 of the panel assemblies 30, 42, respectively. The second fastener engages the apertures 58, 236 of the panel assemblies 30, 42, respectively. The third fastener engages the apertures 60, 230 of the panel assemblies 30, 42, respectively. Further, the fourth fastener engages the apertures 62, 232 of the panel assemblies 30, 42, respectively.

Referring to <figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIG. 10</figref>, a cooling system 290 that is utilized to route liquid through the heat exchanger 36 of the battery cell assembly 10 will now be explained. The cooling system 290 includes a reservoir 292, a conduit 296, a pump 298, and conduits 300, 302. The reservoir 292 is configured to hold a liquid 294 therein. The conduit 296 is fluidly coupled between the reservoir 292 and the pump 298. The conduit 300 is fluidly coupled between the pump 298 and the inlet port 92 of the heat exchanger 36. The pump 298 is configured to pump a portion of the liquid 294 from the reservoir 292 via the conduit 296, through the conduit 300 to the inlet port 92 of the heat exchanger 36. The portion of liquid 294 in the heat exchanger 36 absorbs heat from the battery cells 34, 38 and exits the heat exchanger 36 via the outlet port 94. Thereafter, the portion of liquid 294 is routed through the conduit 302 to the reservoir 292.

Referring to <figref idrefs="DRAWINGS">FIG. 11</figref>, a battery system 310 which utilizes a plurality of battery cell assemblies stacked on top of one another is illustrated. As shown, the battery system 310 includes the battery cell assembly 10, a battery cell assembly 312, and a battery cell assembly 314. The battery cell assembly 10 is disposed on top of the battery cell assembly 312. The battery cell assembly 312 is disposed on top of the battery cell assembly 314. It should be noted that although battery system 310 includes three battery cell assemblies, in alternative embodiments, the battery system 310 could include fewer than three battery cell assemblies or greater than three battery cell assemblies.

The battery cell assembly 10 and the method for assembling the battery cell assembly 10 represent a substantial advantage over other assemblies and methods. In particular, the battery cell assembly 10 provides a technical effect of utilizing a heat exchanger 36 with a thermally conductive layer to remove heat from a battery cell disposed adjacent the thermally conductive layer. Thus, a temperature of the battery cell can be maintained within a desired temperature range to prevent degradation of the battery cell.

While the invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the invention without departing from the essential scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the invention not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed for carrying this invention, but that the invention will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims. Moreover, the use of the terms, first, second, etc. are used to distinguish one element from another. Further, the use of the terms a, an, etc. do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced items.

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2013-07-03	Appeal Brief FiledAP.B	AP.B
2013-05-09	Notice of Appeal FiledN/AP	N/AP
2013-02-17	Electronic ReviewELC_RVW	ELC_RVW
2013-02-14	Email NotificationEML_NTF	EML_NTF
2013-02-14	Mail Final Rejection (PTOL - 326)Final rejectionMCTFR	MCTFR
2013-02-09	Final RejectionFinal rejectionCTFR	CTFR
2012-10-07	Date Forwarded to ExaminerFWDX	FWDX
2012-10-04	Response after Non-Final ActionA...	A...
2012-07-19	Electronic ReviewELC_RVW	ELC_RVW
2012-07-19	Email NotificationEML_NTF	EML_NTF
2012-07-19	Mail Non-Final RejectionNon-final rejectionMCTNF	MCTNF
2012-07-15	Non-Final RejectionNon-final rejectionCTNF	CTNF
2012-05-17	Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA)PA..	PA..
2012-05-10	Correspondence Address ChangeC.AD	C.AD
2012-03-22	Date Forwarded to ExaminerFWDX	FWDX
2012-03-21	Response after Non-Final ActionA...	A...
2012-03-16	Information Disclosure Statement consideredIDSC	IDSC
2012-03-16	Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) FiledM844	M844
2012-03-16	Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) FiledWIDS	WIDS
2011-12-22	Electronic ReviewELC_RVW	ELC_RVW
2011-12-22	Email NotificationEML_NTF	EML_NTF
2011-12-22	Mail Non-Final RejectionNon-final rejectionMCTNF	MCTNF
2011-12-19	Non-Final RejectionNon-final rejectionCTNF	CTNF
2010-10-06	Case Docketed to Examiner in GAUDOCK	DOCK
2010-04-08	Disposal for a RCE / CPA / R129AbandonedABN9	ABN9
2010-04-07	Information Disclosure Statement consideredIDSC	IDSC
2010-04-07	Request for Continued Examination (RCE)RCEX	RCEX
2010-04-07	Electronic Information Disclosure StatementEIDS.	EIDS.
2010-04-07	Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) FiledWIDS	WIDS
2010-04-07	Workflow - Request for RCE - BeginBRCE	BRCE
2010-03-15	Email NotificationEML_NTR	EML_NTR
2010-03-15	Mail Advisory Action (PTOL - 303)MCTAV	MCTAV
2010-03-11	Advisory Action (PTOL-303)CTAV	CTAV
2010-03-04	Date Forwarded to ExaminerFWDX	FWDX
2010-03-03	Response after Final ActionA.NE	A.NE
2010-01-28	Email NotificationEML_NTR	EML_NTR
2010-01-28	Mail Examiner Interview Summary (PTOL - 413)MEXIN	MEXIN
2010-01-22	Examiner Interview Summary Record (PTOL - 413)EXIN	EXIN
2010-01-08	Electronic ReviewELC_RVW	ELC_RVW
2010-01-07	Email NotificationEML_NTF	EML_NTF
2010-01-07	Mail Final Rejection (PTOL - 326)Final rejectionMCTFR	MCTFR
2010-01-04	Final RejectionFinal rejectionCTFR	CTFR
2009-11-18	Electronic Information Disclosure StatementEIDS.	EIDS.
2009-11-18	Information Disclosure Statement consideredIDSC	IDSC
2009-11-18	Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) FiledWIDS	WIDS
2009-10-30	Date Forwarded to ExaminerFWDX	FWDX
2009-10-27	Response after Non-Final ActionA...	A...
2009-07-30	Electronic ReviewELC_RVW	ELC_RVW
2009-07-30	Email NotificationEML_NTF	EML_NTF
2009-07-30	Mail Non-Final RejectionNon-final rejectionMCTNF	MCTNF
2009-07-28	Non-Final RejectionNon-final rejectionCTNF	CTNF
2009-07-24	Email NotificationEML_NTR	EML_NTR
2009-07-23	PG-Pub Issue NotificationPG-ISSUE	PG-ISSUE
2009-04-21	Case Docketed to Examiner in GAUDOCK	DOCK
2008-06-18	IFW TSS Processing by Tech Center CompleteTSSCOMP	TSSCOMP
2008-05-16	Information Disclosure Statement consideredIDSC	IDSC
2008-05-16	Information Disclosure Statement consideredIDSC	IDSC
2008-05-16	Electronic Information Disclosure StatementEIDS.	EIDS.
2008-05-16	Electronic Information Disclosure StatementEIDS.	EIDS.
2008-05-16	Electronic Information Disclosure StatementEIDS.	EIDS.
2008-05-16	Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) FiledWIDS	WIDS
2008-05-16	Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) FiledWIDS	WIDS
2008-04-03	Application Dispatched from OIPEOIPE	OIPE
2008-02-11	Filing ReceiptFLRCPT.O	FLRCPT.O
2008-02-11	Application Is Now CompleteCOMP	COMP
2008-02-09	Sent to Classification ContractorPGPC	PGPC
2008-01-28	Cleared by OIPE CSRL194	L194
2008-01-18	IFW Scan & PACR Auto Security ReviewSCAN	SCAN
2008-01-18	Initial Exam Team nnIEXX	IEXX

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2025-06-23	Maintenance fee paymentMAFP	MAFP
2021-11-04	AssignmentAS	AS
2021-11-04	AssignmentAS	AS
2021-06-28	Maintenance fee paymentMAFP	MAFP
2017-06-29	Fee paymentFPAY	FPAY
2014-12-02	Fee payment procedurePAYOR NUMBER ASSIGNED (ORIGINAL EVENT CODE: ASPN); ENTITY STATUS OF PATENT OWNER: LARGE ENTITYFEPP	FEPP
2013-12-24	Information on status: patent grantGrantedPATENTED CASESTCF	STCF
2008-01-18	AssignmentAS	AS